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Is Splitting Up All Bad?

Posted on April 1, 2019 by Corey Sharpe

They had such a sharp disagreement that they parted company. Barnabas took Mark and sailed for Cyprus, but Paul chose Silas and left, commended by the believers to the grace of the Lord (Acts 15:39-40). We need partners in ministry: … Continue reading →

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Is the Traditional Plan Biblical?

Posted on March 17, 2019 by Corey Sharpe

Everyone who drinks this water will be thirsty again, but whoever drinks the water I give them will never thirst. Indeed, the water I give them will become in them a spring of water welling up to eternal life” (John … Continue reading →

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Is Prayer the Key to Unity?

Posted on February 21, 2019 by Corey Sharpe

When the day of Pentecost came, they were all together in one place. (Acts 2:1) As we get closer to the Special Session of the UMC is this weekend, churches, annual conferences and other United Methodist groups are calling for prayer. They … Continue reading →

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Is This Guy Homeless?

Posted on January 22, 2019 by Corey Sharpe

To this present hour we are both hungry and thirsty, and are poorly clothed, and are roughly treated, and are homeless…1 Corinthians 4:11 Currently I am without transportation. I have 3 cars in working condition but I cannot drive them. … Continue reading →

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Do the Magi Belong in Manger Scenes?

Posted on December 5, 2018 by Corey Sharpe

When King Herod heard this he was disturbed, and all Jerusalem with him. –  Matthew 2:3 It seems every Christmas there is a myth buster who will tell us that 3 figures in our manger scenes do not belong there. … Continue reading →

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Humiliation at Christmas

Posted on November 29, 2018 by Corey Sharpe

They all condemned him as worthy of death. Then some began to spit at him; they blindfolded him, struck him with their fists, and said, “Prophesy!” And the guards took him and beat him. Mark 14:64-65 As we enter Advent, I’ve … Continue reading →

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Jesus and Black Friday

Posted on November 21, 2018 by Corey Sharpe

For everything in the world—the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life—comes not from the Father but from the world. 1 John 2:16 Many retailers will open their doors this Friday at midnight, … Continue reading →

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Will God Protect Me From Temptation?

Posted on October 18, 2018 by Corey Sharpe

“Watch and pray so that you will not fall into temptation. The spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak.” Matthew 26:41 The true nature of our faith doesn’t usually come to light until we are faced with our own … Continue reading →

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Should Churches Be Large?

Posted on October 10, 2018 by Corey Sharpe

“The kingdom of heaven is like a mustard seed…” Matthew 13:31 Christians admire mega churches and corporation-sized Christian non-profits. They have amazing capacity to take on large projects and to deliver the goods. Both have a large capacity for innovation … Continue reading →

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How Can We Always Be Happy?

Posted on July 25, 2018 by Corey Sharpe

…even though you do not see him now, you believe in him and are filled with an inexpressible and glorious joy. 1 Peter 1:8 Sometimes we struggle to grasp the biblical view of joy because of the way it is … Continue reading →

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